THE LOVE OF GOD IS THE GREATEST GIFT WE CAN KNOW

 

THE LOVE OF GOD IS THE GREATEST GIFT WE CAN KNOW

We see a lot of chaos in our world right now and a lot of angry people. Many are fighting to change personal environments as well as situations in the world around them to make it a better place to live. But in the midst of anger, mistrust, and confusion, we need to take some time to focus on love.

 

Our celebration of Christmas is in three weeks. This is a time of year to get out of ourselves and get into God. The love of God is still the greatest gift we can know. Romans 2:4 reminds us that it is “the goodness of God that leadeth thee to repentance.” If we don’t exhibit the goodness of God, then who will?

 

The gift of Jesus into our world is the greatest gift God could give us. Jesus being in our lives gives us a forever home, a place of stability and security we can always retreat to. We need to remember that Christmas time is a time to show God’s love to people like God showed His love to us.

 

“But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love” (1 Cor. 13:13).

 

Let’s see how Jesus can show us as individuals how to share some of that love.

 

And I’m not talking about giving money to charities for a tax return.

 

I’m mainly talking about showing God’s love to the people who stand with us day by day. It’s those people who we need to be thinking about. They understand how we really feel. They understand when we’re cranky and tired. They’re probably cranky and tired too. So let’s not forget to tap into God’s love and give a little extra of it to those who’ve loved us enough to put up with us this year.

 

Love, Carolyn